00:24:43 Edwina Ducker: Janet will there be signups for people who want to be mentored? 00:33:12 Claire & Michael: patient 00:33:12 robertmyron: Navigation skills 00:33:16 Tom Allen: Knowledge of conditions and weather 00:33:18 robertmyron: A chef 00:33:20 Harley Lewin: Someone who can listen well 00:33:22 christianleger: highly capable paddler and patient instructor 00:33:23 Michael Pulju (he/him/his): Focused on safety 00:33:27 Kathryn Lapolla: calm 00:33:27 Tom Carr: local knowledge 00:33:28 robertmyron: approachable 00:33:36 Harley Lewin: Willingness to say no 00:33:36 Liz Johnson: Healthy respect/fear of the North Atlantic. 00:33:42 Stan Moody: funny 00:33:45 Mike Moloney: Situational awareness 00:34:34 Tom Carr: responsibile 00:34:42 Tom Allen: Someone who will carry the heavy stuff 00:37:45 Tom Carr: 5 year license is $135.00 00:39:17 Liz Johnson: Plus $100 testing fee for new applicants 00:45:01 Liz Johnson: NOLS also offers WFA and WFR courses. 00:46:12 Joe Guglielmetti: Just to clarify, the minimum for Maine Guide is basic Red Cross CPR/First Aid although many people get wilderness certifications. 01:18:15 Harley Lewin: My apologies but I have another call to take at 8, meaning right now so I have to go but I did want to thank all for wonderful information 01:34:00 Tai Grosjean: Have to go close at work; thank you Steven, Bob, and Suzanne. 01:35:20 Vytas 🌊: How long does it typically take to become Maine guide? 01:36:47 christianleger: thanks for putting together a great presentation. we have to sign off 01:37:37 Kathryn Lapolla: Bob, can you speak to “practice student” opportunities that might be available for ACA IDW/ICE events? 01:38:54 🌊Vick: How do you arrange ACA 4 or 5 assessment in advance, since they depend on certain conditions? 01:39:31 Steven Maynard: More or less what Bob said regarding what levels to start. For personal skills find a PUT trainer for and start at the level you decide is relevant. 01:40:26 Steven Maynard: Practice student opportunities are available for PUT leaders and coach training. 01:42:00 Jonathan Oltz: Most any BC Provider will have quite a few opportunities to be a practice student! 01:42:11 Kathryn Lapolla: I’ve found the subscription based “Online Sea Kayaking” to be a great adjunct to in-person trainings. 01:43:49 Brad Agius: Thank you for all the wonderful information and presentations! 01:44:00 Kathryn Lapolla: Agreed! 01:44:26 John Kayak Coach: Thank you Janet! 01:45:20 Phil Anderson: Thank you!! 01:47:47 Mark Fochesato: t68 01:47:49 Mark Fochesato: thx